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April 27, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol, Leah D. Basbanes
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from the meetings dated April 5, 2023
On a motion made by Selectwoman Basbanes and seconded by Selectman Mikol, it was VOTED to approve the minutes from the meetings dated April 5, 2023. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectwoman Basbanes and seconded by Selectman Mikol, it was VOTED to approve the minutes from the meetings dated April 5, 2023. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Approve use of the Bandstand and the Town Common on June 7, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:30pm by Maple Village Pre-School for the purpose of hosting a Pre-School Graduation Celebration
On a motion made by Selectwoman Basbanes and seconded by Selectman Mikol, it was VOTED to approve use of the Bandstand and the Town Common on June 7, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:30pm by Maple Village Pre-School for the purpose of hosting a Pre-School Graduation Celebration. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectwoman Basbanes and seconded by Selectman Mikol, it was VOTED to approve use of the Bandstand and the Town Common on June 7, 2023 from 4:30pm-6:30pm by Maple Village Pre-School for the purpose of hosting a Pre-School Graduation Celebration. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Basbanes, second: Mikol)
Cover the PFAS agenda item out of order
Selectman Mikol made a motion to cover the PFAS agenda item out of order. The motion was seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“Selectman Mikol made a motion to cover the PFAS agenda item out of order. The motion was seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Support the "Dunstable-Pepperell solution" for the PFAS contamination at Groton Dunstable Regional High School which includes three phases of work: the construction of a 12-inch water main...
On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to support the "Dunstable-Pepperell solution" for the PFAS contamination at Groton Dunstable Regional High School which includes three phases of work: the construction of a 12-inch water main connection from Route 113 in Dunstable down Groton Street and North Street to Jersey Street in Pepperell as well as connections to the High School and the Kemp Street/Groton Street PFAS-impacted properties. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to support the "Dunstable-Pepperell solution" for the PFAS contamination at Groton Dunstable Regional High School which includes three phases of work: the construction of a 12-inch water main connection from Route 113 in Dunstable down Groton Street and North Street to Jersey Street in Pepperell as well as connections to the High School and the Kemp Street/Groton Street PFAS-impacted properties. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve use of the Bandstand and the Common on August 16, 2023, with a rain date of Thursday, August 17, 2023 by the Dunstable 350th Committee for the purpose of hosting a Bonus Summer Concert &...
On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve use of the Bandstand and the Common on August 16, 2023, with a rain date of Thursday, August 17, 2023 by the Dunstable 350th Committee for the purpose of hosting a Bonus Summer Concert & Fireworks display. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve use of the Bandstand and the Common on August 16, 2023, with a rain date of Thursday, August 17, 2023 by the Dunstable 350th Committee for the purpose of hosting a Bonus Summer Concert & Fireworks display. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve entering into a contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for a fireworks display celebrating the Town's 350th Anniversary on August 16, 2023 with a postponement date of August 17, 2023...
On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and Seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve entering into a contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for a fireworks display celebrating the Town's 350th Anniversary on August 16, 2023 with a postponement date of August 17, 2023 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“on a motion made by Selectman Mikol and Seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve entering into a contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. for a fireworks display celebrating the Town's 350th Anniversary on August 16, 2023 with a postponement date of August 17, 2023 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Approve a 3-year lease agreement with Quadient Inc for the Town's postage machine as outlined in the lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and associated documents on...
On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve a 3-year lease agreement with Quadient Inc for the Town's postage machine as outlined in the lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and associated documents on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to approve a 3-year lease agreement with Quadient Inc for the Town's postage machine as outlined in the lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement and associated documents on behalf of the Board. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Reallocate ARPA funds to cover the cost of capital improvements including: Proposed Allocation Purpose $270,000.00 Groton-Dunstable Regional - Various School Uses ($135K for FY22, $135K for FY23)...
On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to reallocate ARPA funds to cover the cost of capital improvements including: Proposed Allocation Purpose $270,000.00 Groton-Dunstable Regional - Various School Uses ($135K for FY22, $135K for FY23) $339,836.78 Route 113 Water Main, non-participating cost $3,306.91 Technology $1,926.47 COVID costs - Town Meeting and Potential Future Meetings $2,500.00 Election Ballot Drop Box - Mail-In and Dropoff Ballots $12,160.00 BSC Group, Reporting Support $277,570.28 FY24 Capital Budget $907,300.44 Proposed Use of Funds for Capital Improvements Purpose Amount Police Vests $9,500.00 Police Cruiser $61,000.00 Fire PPE $16,000.00 Rte 113 Paving $10,000.00 Technology and IT upgrades $15,000.00 Salt Shed Roof $25,000.00 Fire Station Roof $40,000.00 $176,500.00 MS4 Permitting Requirements $101,070.28 TOTAL $277,570.28 The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to reallocate ARPA funds to cover the cost of capital improvements including: Proposed Allocation Purpose $270,000.00 Groton-Dunstable Regional - Various School Uses ($135K for FY22, $135K for FY23) $339,836.78 Route 113 Water Main, non-participating cost $3,306.91 Technology $1,926.47 COVID costs - Town Meeting and Potential Future Meetings $2,500.00 Election Ballot Drop Box - Mail-In and Dropoff Ballots $12,160.00 BSC Group, Reporting Support $277,570.28 FY24 Capital Budget $907,300.44 Proposed Use of Funds for Capital Improvements Purpose Amount Police Vests $9,500.00 Police Cruiser $61,000.00 Fire PPE $16,000.00 Rte 113 Paving $10,000.00 Technology and IT upgrades $15,000.00 Salt Shed Roof $25,000.00 Fire Station Roof $40,000.00 $176,500.00 MS4 Permitting Requirements $101,070.28 TOTAL $277,570.28 The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Take the following positions
On a motion made by Selectmen Mikol, and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to take the following positions. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectmen Mikol, and seconded by Selectwoman Basbanes, it was VOTED to take the following positions. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
Adjourn
On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm. The vote was unanimous.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Selectman Mikol and seconded by Leah Basbanes, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Basbanes)
From the Dunstable Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and in its older minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Town of Dunstable Select Board meeting video — Ron Mikol (May 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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